Hadong and Gurye

  Countryside charms and nature's beauty await along the banks of the Seomjingang River   Gazing southeast, the sun rises slowly but surely over the horizon. The Seomjingang River’s pristine waters reflect the morning light…

Old Is New Again

Young entrepreneurs use old buildings to give Seoul new life   “Dull, inert cities, it is true, do contain the seeds of their own destruction and little else. But lively, diverse, intense cities contain the seeds of their own regeneration,…
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Nanji Campground

  [box_dark]Nanji Campground |  난지캠핑장[/box_dark] Nanji Campground is a brand-new waterfront campsite located inside Nanji Hangang Park. It is fully equipped with campsite amenities, including field kitchens, shower rooms,…
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Pyeongchang-dong Alley

  [box_dark]Pyeongchang-dong Alley | 평창동길[/box_dark] On the southern outskirts of Mt. Bukhansan sits Pyeongchang-dong, a rich hillside neighborhood that boasts 20 galleries along its meandering alley. The steep slopes are…
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Sungnyemun

    [box_dark]Sungnyemun | 숭례문[/box_dark] Sungnyemun, a 600-year-old landmark in Seoul, was officially opened to the public on May 4, five years after it was severely damaged by an arson attack. Sungnyemun served…
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War Memorial of Korea

    [box_dark]War Memorial of Korea | 전쟁기념관[/box_dark] The War Memorial of Korea exhibits various weapons and equipment from Korea’s prehistoric times to the modern period as well as paintings of battlefields…
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Exploring Sungnyemun Gate And Its Neighbors

  [box_dark] EXPLORING SUNGNYEMUN GATE AND ITS NEIGHBORS | 숭례문 지역 Seoul’s historic entrance is reborn Written by Robert J. Fouser [/box_dark]   History may note this year as “Year of the Seoul…
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Daily Delights

[box_dark] Daily Delights Here are my suggestions for a great food day in Seoul. Written by Daniel Gray Photographed by Daniel Gray and Ryu Seunghoo [/box_dark]   HONGDAE is constantly growing, and it seems there are always…
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SEOUL Weekly: Seoul Selection at Seoul International Book Fair

June 18, 2013 / Issue No. 585 Seoul Selection at Seoul International Book Fair Buy our titles for 20% less Bibliophiles, rejoice! Pop by the COEX this…
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Bird's Eye View of Seochon

The Ryugaheon Gallery in Seochon. Photo by Robert Koehler.
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Dongjak Station

South Korea’s Memorial Day falls on the 6th and the anniversary of the start of the Korean War on the 25th, making June an opportune time to pay respects to the fallen in Dongjak. Dongjak’s best real estate sits on a large hill…